Today’s guest blogger is Diona from All Day Everyday Mom. Diona’s motto is, “A family that plays together stays together!” She and her husband live in Denver, Colorado, where they enjoy being outdoors, the incredible scenery and just hanging out at home watching movies. As a homeschool mom, I’m always looking for resources that make learning fun. I… Read More

I am a 2018 blog ambassador for Lakeshore Learning. I am compensated for my work and received products free of charge. All products were hand-selected by me with a special education classroom in mind, and opinions are 100% mine. Shopping for back-to-school can sometimes be an overwhelming adventure. But it doesn’t have to be! To make back to school season a… Read More

Ahh, it’s May! Sure, you’re down to your last Expo marker (and it’s that “too light” shade of brown) and every piece of remaining decor is hanging on by the very last stick of adhesive… BUT IT’S MAY! AND SUMMER IS NEAR! Here are a few tips and tricks to help you pack up your classroom for the year and… Read More

In case you missed my last post here, I am a 2018 blog ambassador for Lakeshore Learning. I am compensated for my work and received products free of charge. All products were hand-selected by me with a special education classroom in mind, and opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever inherited a newly retired teacher’s classroom and had to sort through decades… Read More

In the special education classroom, we need all the helping hands we can get (and sometimes we need even more than that). I’ve worked with many awesome paraprofessionals in my classroom. However, I’ve also witnessed toxic teacher/aide relationships in my day. Here are a few tips for establishing relationships for a successful school year. *Note: I use the terms paraprofessional, assistant,… Read More

For those of you who have disabled children know the feel when people look but aren’t sure how to interact with your kiddo. This Winnie the Pooh melted my heart and knew exactly what to do! He spent 10+ minutes with our little guy and he loved every second of it.😍